Municipal Elections 2025 – Quatre-Bornes: 66 Candidates Compete
Municipal Elections 2025 – Quatre-Bornes: 66 candidates are in the running.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, the atmosphere was lively in Quatre-Bornes during Nomination Day held on Saturday, April 5. Activities in the city continued as usual while candidates registered at five different centers. Among the political blocs were the Alliance of Change, the Popular Citizen Republic, and the Reform Party.
A total of 66 candidates are vying for votes in the municipal elections in Quatre-Bornes. Between 9 AM and 3 PM, candidates flocked to the registration offices accompanied by loyal supporters, transforming the areas around schools into makeshift headquarters.
In Ward 2, the Alliance of Change made a significant appearance in front of Sodnac SSS. Leader Arvin Boolell, there to rally his troops, enthusiastically joined his standout quartet: Harsha Beeharry, Randy Manikon, Jasmine Denmamode, and Dr. Vicky Naga.
"We are focusing entirely on a grassroots strategy!" Arvin Boolell asserted confidently. "The citizens are aware that over the past ten years, there has been no recourse to constitutional order. Today marks a true return to democracy!" he stated.
Meanwhile, in Ward 1, Tania Diolle orchestrated the mobilization of the Popular Citizen Republic forces. Her army of 20 candidates, featuring an impressive majority of 12 women against eight men, demonstrates undeniable local roots.
"They are residents of the concerned Wards, engaged social workers who maintain a natural closeness with the public," she proudly emphasized.
To win over Quatre-Bornes, Tania Diolle relies on a bold youth-centered strategy. Her program aims to revolutionize youth mentorship while creating intergenerational bridges with the elderly. Yet, despite her optimism about a forthcoming victory, she did not hesitate to denounce irregularities.
"I lament the behavior of certain officials in some Wards. I am not fully satisfied with how the day unfolded in certain centers," she criticized.
The Muvman Liberater also placed two candidates in Quatre-Bornes, specifically in Wards 2 and 4. One of them, Beejay Lutchmun, was at Sodnac SSS and spoke about the urgency of addressing drainage issues in his city. "I have 44 years of service in local communities and I believe I understand how a municipality operates well enough to be a candidate and represent my city," he remarked.
Independent Candidates
While political blocs dominated the day, independent candidates were much quieter. In District 1, Roshan Seeboo and Samad Gunny registered at the last minute. Roshan Seeboo is a social worker, while Samad Gunny is a former municipal elected official from Quatre-Bornes, who also campaigned for the MSM in the last elections. He is also a former president of the Reform Party.
The goal of Roshan Seeboo and Samad Gunny is to work closely with the current government in case of victory while serving society and maintaining a local policy. Another independent candidate, Naushad Batchkhan, a former municipal adviser, registered as an independent for the municipal elections in Ward 1. He explains that his party offered members the option to run as independents, following the PMSD's decision not to participate in these elections.
Naushad Batchkhan emphasizes several priorities for his city, including the establishment of sports infrastructure projects, construction of drains, and tackling the issue of abandoned land, among other initiatives aimed at improving residents' quality of life.
A Rejected Objection
Reza Guny, an electoral agent for the Alliance of Change in Ward 1 of Quatre-Bornes, filed a challenge against the candidacy of a candidate from the Popular Citizen Republic, led by Tania Diolle. According to Reza Guny, the candidate in question has a criminal record. However, Returning Officer Medaven Armoogum stated that he rejected this objection, as he could not verify the claims made by this electoral agent.
